Pollen library

[littlefrog]

So, one of the things I got from Orchid Inn when he retired was his pollen library. Very comprehensive...

It took most of a month, but I've sorted and inventoried all of it. Made the executive decision to throw out some of it (couldn't decipher the writing, or really old). Not sure how long pollen lasts in the fridge.

Found some of my own pollen that I thought was lost forever (must have given him some). And some others from around the world.

Did a bunch of crosses using some of the oldest I kept, partly as an experiment to see how viable it is. I won't be sad if they all take, of course.

Anyway... I'm not sure what to do with my newfound genetic wealth. If you have a cross you want to try or a rare species you would like to outcross, let me know.

 

[Bob in Albany N.Y.]

That is very generous of you Rob. Hope to see some new crosses in the future with this pollen.

 

[NYEric]

I have a bunch if Phrag pollens. If you want.

 

[tnyr5]

It should be good for a minimum of two years in the fridge, and still marginally good at 3 years, though you might get less seed from a cross at that point.

 

[Bob in Albany N.Y.]

Rob, how long before you know if the crosses take?

 

[littlefrog]

I have a bunch if Phrag pollens. If you want.

I would want...

 

[littlefrog]

Rob, how long before you know if the crosses take?

Pretty soon if they form a capsule. But won't know if there is seed until I harvest them, and no guarantee that they germinate until they do... Probably a year to know anything useful.

 

[Heather]

Neat-o!! I’m so grateful that Group Builder bought the forum and that it continues to be such an amazing community, especially when I see threads like this!